In the debut episode of the Amplification Avenue Podcast, host Skip Perham and producer Alex Caruso break down a variety of topics including:
Intro to the Podcast - 0:00:03 Skip introduces the podcast, what it is about, and the topics to be covered on this episode.
Beyond the Pitch - 0:04:18 Skip and Alex talk about the top headlines that highlight where sports and society intersect including:
- LSU signed a marketing deal with a sports book (Caesars) and a number of schools have turned on the taps to serve alcohol
-An unvaccinated Chris Sale was unavailable for the Red Sox during the hunt for a playoff spot and a number of players have missed games because of COVID issues.
The Agenda - 0:17:02 Skip talks with Tyler Maland the chief impact officer at the Concussion Legacy Foundation about their recently launched “Favre 4 Flag” public service campaign, their work to educate athletes, coaches and parents about CTE and their impact on promoting an understanding of mental health for athletes.
Start/Sub/Cut - 0:42:10 We talk winners and losers off the field of play:
-Fanatics’ takeover of the trading card industry.
-The US Soccer Federation just can't seem to get things right.
-The Premier League and where the US rights will end up
-Naomi Osaka stepping away from tennis for mental health reasons
-Urban Meyer’s poor handling of the Jaguars
-NBA over 90% vaccination rate before the season starts
Outro: 0:46:49 Where to find future episodes, thanking Tyler Maland, Pyramid Thieves, closing
